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A courtyard with a pool, surrounded by buildings with balconies and a well-maintained lawn.

1. Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town

Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town
2.0 star property
Old Town Temecula
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (2,270 reviews)
"Nice place for a good price staff is helpful and house keepers are great close to everything walking distance"
United States
Ni Chelle
$51 nightly
The price is $57
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a refrigerator.

2. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
Carpinteria
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,666 reviews)
"good place to stay."
United States
Ramzi
$83 nightly
The price is $95
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
A corridor with air conditioning units, a balcony with a railing, and a view of a street with cars.

3. The Guest Harbor Inn - Port of Los Angeles San Pedro

The Guest Harbor Inn - Port of Los Angeles San Pedro
2.0 star property
Central San Pedro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (953 reviews)
"Very close to the cruise port. Great location."
United States
Christina
$119 nightly
The price is $136
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
The Guest Harbor Inn - Port of Los Angeles San Pedro
A dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a coffee machine, and a counter with a cash register.

4. Super 8 by Wyndham Yucca Val/Joshua Tree Nat Pk Area

Super 8 by Wyndham Yucca Val/Joshua Tree Nat Pk Area
2.0 star property
Yucca Valley
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, great pool, I would pass on the breakfast and walk to a near by cafe, room was clean solid 4 star."
United States
Michael
$62 nightly
The price is $69
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Yucca Val/Joshua Tree Nat Pk Area
A hotel room with three beds, each with a headboard, a window with curtains, and two wall-mounted lamps.

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Indio

Days Inn by Wyndham Indio
2.0 star property
Indio
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"It was a very nice stay"
United States
Reynaldo
$84 nightly
The price is $95
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Indio
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a stone fireplace, and a modern reception desk.

6. Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort

Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort
3.5 star property
Borrego Springs
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Fun theme hotel. Staff was so friendly and amazing pool and amenities especially considering it was 110 degrees outside. Also, super dog friendly."
United States
Lorelei
$87 nightly
The price is $94
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a heater, a wall-mounted phone, and a geometric-patterned window.

7. Rodeway Inn & Suites Rancho Mirage - Palm Desert Area

Rodeway Inn & Suites Rancho Mirage - Palm Desert Area
2.0 star property
Thousand Palms
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (269 reviews)
"We are budget minded and chose this hotel because of it's proximity to the casino and it's price. The room had been recently renovated and was very clean. The front office staff was polite."
United States
Jan
$51 nightly
The price is $56
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Rodeway Inn & Suites Rancho Mirage - Palm Desert Area
A traditional building with a covered entrance, American and Danish flags, and a sign for "The King Frederik's".

8. King Frederik Inn

King Frederik Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,132 reviews)
"Perfect stay for a weekend trip!"
United States
Natasha De La
$103 nightly
The price is $120
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Total with taxes and fees
King Frederik Inn
A clear blue pool with visible lane markings.

9. High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park

High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park
2.0 star property
Joshua Tree
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Riggs
$52 nightly
The price is $59
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park
A spacious living room with a round wooden coffee table, two blue armchairs, and a patterned armchair.

10. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
North State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,672 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and clean room."
United States
natalie
$110 nightly
The price is $125
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Sandpiper Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

11. Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, CA

Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, CA
2.0 star property
Twentynine Palms
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,141 reviews)
"Clean room, staff was amazing, brand new ac units"
United States
Leah
$42 nightly
The price is $47
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, CA
A balcony with a pool, chairs, and a table.

12. Inn at Palm Springs

Inn at Palm Springs
2.5 star property
Little Tuscany
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (377 reviews)
"Great boutique property and the staff are so friendly and helpful!"
United States
Souriya
$128 nightly
The price is $142
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Inn at Palm Springs
A building with a clock tower, multiple windows, and a red-tiled roof.

13. Royal Copenhagen Inn

Royal Copenhagen Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,983 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Adrian
$100 nightly
The price is $117
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Royal Copenhagen Inn
A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a red roof.

14. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
Carpinteria
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,454 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Andrew
$87 nightly
The price is $101
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Total with taxes and fees
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a dark headboard, and a plain wall.

15. Colton Inn

Colton Inn
2.0 star property
Colton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice place, would return."
United States
Angel
$69 nightly
The price is $76
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Colton Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a vase with flowers.

16. El Royale Hotel Near Universal Studios

El Royale Hotel Near Universal Studios
2.5 star property
Studio City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room good staff and the best customer service"
United States
JAIME
$128 nightly
The price is $146
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
El Royale Hotel Near Universal Studios
A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa and a coffee table, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

17. Good Nite Inn - Calabasas

Good Nite Inn - Calabasas
2.0 star property
Agoura Hills
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,620 reviews)
"Very clean rooms and friendly staff"
United States
Hossein
$101 nightly
The price is $113
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Good Nite Inn - Calabasas
An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, seating area, and potted plants.

18. The Tides Laguna Beach

The Tides Laguna Beach
2.0 star property
North Laguna
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Went for a birthday weekend, location is perfect, hotel staff is great and the room is spacious 10/10 will be staying here from now on every-time we visit Laguna Beach."
United States
Danton
$201 nightly
The price is $229
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
The Tides Laguna Beach
A retro-themed arcade with classic games, a foosball table, and a long communal table with stools.

19. The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel
3.0 star property
Chula Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,219 reviews)
"The room was very clean, comfortable and quiet. Hotel was a quick drive to balboa park area"
United States
debra
$101 nightly
The price is $126
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
The Rambler Hotel
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting of a coastal scene, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

20. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,067 reviews)
"Easy check in and parking which is good ."
United States
Zenia
$71 nightly
The price is $78
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Motel Mediteran Escondido
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Accommodation
133 Motels
Lowest Price
$47
Highest Price
$229

Frequently asked questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in Southern California?
You can find a great deal from $47 on Southern California motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on Southern California motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.
Is it better to stay in a Southern California motel or hotel?
Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You'll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word "motel" was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.